1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Berline | Ranger |
Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1212 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |